A Bronze He Vessel

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 Period: Western Zhou (1027 C. -771 B.C.)
 Catalog#: HKB_01

 

The body of this vessel has very fine relief work and the serving beak is decorated in the shape of a bird and the handle is made in the form of a tiger.

“He” was a type of bronze vessel used for the purpose of heating up liquids and serving wine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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